SPG 2 Flashcards
Anathema
Something or someone greatly hated
Autonomous
Ruling oneself; free from control by others
Cathartic
The release of strong feeling and emotions
Dichotomy
A division into two usually opposing or conflicting parts
Exacerbate
To make a situation worse
Frenetic
Wild or highly excited
Gratuitous
Uncalled for or unnecessary
Intransigent
Insisting on having one’s own way; unable to give and take in order to settle differences.
Misnomer
A name given to something or someone that gives the wrong or in appropriate impression.
Obtuse
Slow to understand
Panacea
A remedy for all ills and problems
Platitude
An overused remark especially when said as something fresh and original.
Procrastinate
To put off doing something
Sycophantic
Flattering people of wealth or position in order to seek favour
Ubiquitous
Seeming to be everywhere at the same time